St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-30

times and at a respectful distance) with
the future sovereign of these realms.
1t was her privilege to entertain royalty
at least once during the season, and on
such occasions il would be difficult to
say which was the more faultlessly Sc
lect, the company or the entertain
ment. Now, within a few days
OF the aforementioned commu-
nication from Mr.. Polo, an
intimation was conveyed to Lady Ger
trude by certain channel that the
ladyShip'S forthcoming reception would
be specially gratifying to her royal
guest. 1t was a bitter trial, but Lady
Gertrude never wavered for an instant.
Regretfully, but firmly, she. gave it to
be understood that her invitations had
been sent out, and that the list could
not be supplemented. In vain her old
friend, Christie Jones. the most
favored ornament of 1.-The SET" pointed
out the consequences of her refusal,
at will give great offense, he said,
land you know what that means"
II do; and | am sorry forit. But |
must draw the line somewhere"
But why draw it here? Royal favor
covers multitude of sins. Besides,
how do you know that there are any sins
in this case which require cOvering?"
Il will tell you what know and you
shall judge for yourself" And with
that Lady Gertrude, after eXacting a
she had heard about the American
beauty. The revelation caused him
much amusement.
might | ask you, Lady Gertrude" he
said, where you heard this? l should
like to verify it. 1t might be useful"
Her ladyShip gave the name of her in
fOrmant, and Mr.. Jones departed.
Lady Gertrude's little party came off,
but no royal parsonage was present.
That fact could not but excite remark;
and when others of similar character
were soon afterwards observed, the
truth was quickly apparent that Lady
Gertrude HaughtOn was in disgrace.
Her ladyship put the best face she could
upon her fall. Put not your trust in
princess" she observed, with sweet
smile. II hope that when the new fa-
vOrite comes to be superseded she Will
accept her fate with as much philosophy
as i dO.'
AT first it was great blow to Mrs.
Blackie Tanner to discover that she had
been weighed in Lady Gertrude's scales
and found wanting. She had set her
heart on reaching the elysian fields
which lie opposite st. James palace, and
she had quite reckOned on Lady Cert
rude for passport thither. She soon
found, however, that she need give her.
self no uneaSineSS on this score. The
thing came to pass without any effort on
her part. 1t seemed to arrange itself.
All that happened was that one evening
she went to the house of great lady
who had called upon her day or two
previously, and by-and-by, without any
word of warning, she found herself
being presented to the autocrat of En-
glish society. After that she had nothing
to do but bask in the sunshine of the
royal favor, and look down bliSSfully
upon Lady Gertrude Haughton and Mrs.
Grundy in every other form.
She remained on her pinnacle during
the rest of the season and through the
ensuing autumn and winter, when the
elite of British society competed keenly
for the honor of her beautiful presence
among them.
In this state of things early in Mrs.
Tanners second season in London,
Christie Jones called upon Lady Ger
trude Haughton, and after waiting for
an opportunity of speaking to her in
private, requested that he might be al
lowed to secure her a seat on the occa-
sion of the Forthcoming royal visit to the
Wild West show at the American eXhi-
bitiOn.
II have particular reason for ask
lng,' he said, land L want you to Oc-
cupy place near the royal bOx.''
Lady Gertrude demurred to this, say
ing that she felt no interest in the show.
and that, if she went, she would rather
be i'll any other locality than that indi-
Gated.
ut is not the show want you to see, u
said Mr.. Jones. 1.-The fact is, | have a
little surprise in store for the visitors
which l am very anxious you should
witness. If you will allow me will Sc
cure a place from which you will be
able to see all that passes in the royal
box and yet need not show yourself
until the moment arrives"
ut sounds very mysterious" said
Lady Gertrude. ''What is goiOg to
happen?"
Il cannot say for certain. 1t may moi
come Off; but if it does, [ promise you
shall be repaid for going, unless Lady
Gertrude HaughtOn is even more supe-
riOr to the minor weaknesses of heI
sex than have hitherto Supposed
Her ladyship was, at any rate, NOT
proof against this, and therefore gave a
gracious consent, leaving Mr.. Jones t.
make the arrangement he prpOSed.
On the appointed day she betook her
self to the exhibition. and found thai
she had been provided with seats pos
sessing all the advantages which Mr.
Jones had mentioned, and within ear
shot of the royal box. She had scarcely
taken her seat when the royal party en-
tered, and she was soon informed by hel
companions that Mrs. Blackie Tanner
was among the little group of celebri
ties. 1t was noticeable, however, tina,
the American beauty, instead of taking